Most look at a Certificate of Insurance and confirm coverage limits but best practices are to (1) become added as additional insured under contractors policy and (2) understand coverage exclusions which are not going to be detailed on an insurance certificate.

Since companies have a limited lifespan (10–18 years on average), cities must attract new businesses to maintain job opportunities.Factors Companies Consider:Low Operating Costs: States with lower property taxes and insurance costs.Low Crime Rates: High-crime cities deter businesses and tenants alike.Natural Disaster Risks: Avoid areas prone to disasters, as recovery can take years, impacting your rental income.City Size and InfrastructureFocus on cities with metro populations over 1 million.

He will be totally hands off and only role is to provide money.My goal is cash flow and another investment(same as my father).I have limited free cash on a tight budget but have access to a heloc loan for expenses if needed.

You can set up a Wyoming LLC yourself.

Mortgage Interest Deductions: Are there any limitations on how much mortgage interest I can deduct for my rental properties?

Most institutions have a 70% limit. 

Most suburban cities have VERY limited lots and most of those are zoned R-1, meaning only a single-unit house can be built.In the City of Detroit, it's cheaper to buy one and rehab than build!

(Government will set cybersecurity standards, but then are rarely enforced). 

Is the number of licenses limited or restricted?

Quote from @Andrea Russin: A blanket loan would be a good way to spread the equity however it would limit your ability to easily exit one property without restructuring your loan.